The protestors say that the university has sought an injunction which would make the sit-in illegal
received £11.2m from oil and gas sector between 2014 and 2019. A statement from Student Rebellion Leeds states: “This funding has no place in our education, the university must commit to ending all ties with fossil fuels.”
While the protests were allowed to continue without further action for several days, those involved now allege that the university management is taking a more hostile approach instead of engaging with them. and this would lead to possible arrests. The student added: “They have also taken possession orders so they can get private bailiffs to physically carry us from here.”
"The University of Leeds has taken a robust approach to tackling climate change, with a Climate Plan that sets out our targets, actions and investments to achieving net zero by 2030. We are proud of our efforts to lead global action and will continue working collaboratively with our staff and students to make a real difference.”End Fossil: Occupy!
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